EVENTS

Education Series: Inclusion at Work

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 | 8 AM – 12:30 PM | FREE

Mentoring, Intersectionality and Other Stories From the Front-lines of Disability Inclusion( 4 hours of SHRM and HRCI credits are pre-approved and will be provided to attendees at the end of the event.)

Unconscious Bias:• Case for inclusion• Define key terms• Learn how biases can impact employment decisions• Identify some steps to take in the workplace to keep biases from negatively impacting decisions made

The event is free! Online registration is required and provides your ticket to attend.

2017 Career Expo

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | 10 AM – 2 PM

Job seekers will be able to meet with at least 50 Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex employers such as AT&T, Pepsico, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, and many, many more. Attendees will also be able to take advantage of classes offered on interviewing tips and resume reviews that will be held at various times throughout the day. The vendor booths will showcase some of the resources available to the community. Attitudes & Attire will also be hosting a class on wearing the right clothes for the right job.

Texas Workforce Solutions will also have a Mobile Workforce Unit with computer and internet access to apply for jobs on site.

Online registration is closed but you can still register at the event. See you there!

Education Series: Practical Applications – Free HRCI credits

Please join us for employAbility's annual Education Series seminar. This year we cover a range of disability related topics such as:

challenges that adults with disabilities face in employment

business benefits of being an inclusive environment

practical tips for disability etiquette in the community and workplace

This training will increase HR professionals understanding of specific disabilities and appropriate workplace etiquette – better preparing them to enhance the employment experience for employees with disabilities, while achieving increased productivity and opportunity through daily interactions and providing reasonable accommodations.

**2 Free HRCI credits will be offered for attending**

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Pre-registration is required. You will need to check in with security at the guard desk on the main floor (across from the Starbucks) and get a badge. There will be signage directing you from the entrance. Several parking lots around the AT&T offices at Whitacre Tower which take cash and credit so please allow time for paid parking.

*Registration will close on Friday, August 15th*

AT&T Offices @ Whitacre Tower208 South Akard StreetDallas, TX 75202

2016 Career Expo

Job seekers will be able to meet with at least 50 Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex employers such as AT&T, Pepsico, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, and many, many more. Attendees will also be able to take advantage of classes offered on interviewing tips and resume reviews that will be held at various times throughout the day. The vendor booths will showcase some of the resources available to the community. Attitudes & Attire will also be hosting a class on wearing the right clothes for the right job.

You will be able to submit your resume for review by employers in advance. Please read and follow the resume submission instructions carefully once you have registered.

> PARKING: The Sheraton is reserving all parking in the conference center garage as event parking. When the conference center garage is full, attendants will direct drivers to the hotel garage. If both garages are full, drivers will need to park in Lots B and G (click here to see map). There will be “event parking” signs at the entrance to these lots to help direct drivers to the correct lots. EmployAbility is not able to cover the cost of parking in the lots.

> BUS PARKING: Sheraton can accommodate a bus on the attached map in Lot J. Lot J is located on the corner of Pearl and Elm street. Their phone number is listed below if they would like to speak to them directly about the rate directly

Sheraton Dallas HotelDallas Ballroom400 N. Olive StDallas, TX 75201

Education Series: Spotlight on Autism – Free HRCI credits

Please join us for employAbility's annual Education Series seminar. This year we will be focusing on Autism and Diversity Inclusion. By attending this event, you will also receive 2 FREE HRCI Credits. Our speakers are from SAP and nonPareil and here is a brief summary of what will be covered:

SAP: In May of 2013, SAP announced is objective to have 1% of its workforce represented by people in the autism spectrum. This session will address the history, structure, benefits, success stories and roadmap of the SAP Autism at Work Program. Jose will share how SAP is making their vision of making the world run better and improve people’s lives a reality.

nonPareil: nonPareil Institute provides practical, long-term solutions for adults living with autism. The presentation will give you a brief overview of autism, challenges adults face with regards to post-secondary education & employment, and the nonPareil model for addressing these challenges.

Pre-registration is required. You will need to check in with security at the guard desk on the main floor (across from the Starbucks) and get a badge. There will be signage directing you from the entrance. Several parking lots around the AT&T offices at Whitacre Tower which take cash and credit so please allow time for paid parking.

*Registration will close on Friday, August 12th*

AT&T Offices @ Whitacre Tower208 South Akard StreetDallas, TX 75202

HR Certification Institute Education Series

Free With R.S.V.P.

THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN THE PAST

We have finalized our plans and gotten our HRCI credit approval for our upcoming Education Series event. The event is free but we do require an R.S.V.P by Friday, October 23.

Southwest Airlines Headquarters2702 Love Field Dr. Dallas, TX 75235

This education event will focus on the revised Section 503 Regulations which aim to positively effect employment statistics for people with disabilities by requiring employers who are federal contractors or subcontractors to set affirmative action goals and to report progress toward meeting those goals. The new rules strengthen the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act and put into place new employer requirements around recruiting, hiring, and accommodating individuals with disabilities. Our speakers – Tarak "TK" Shah from the OFCCP and Arrissa Meyer, Associate with Haynes Boone – will discuss this topic and provide meaningful updates for employers.

This session is worth 2 hours of SPHR/PHR CEU Credits.

**You must R.S.V.P. to this event by 12 p.m. on Friday, October 23**

2015 Career Expo

THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN THE PAST

Job seekers will be able to meet with at least 50 Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex employers such as AT&T, Pepsico, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, and many, many more. Attendees will also be able to take advantage of classes offered on interviewing tips and resume reviews that will be held at various times throughout the day. The vendor booths will showcase some of the resources available to the community. Attitudes & Attire will also be hosting a class on wearing the right clothes for the right job.

You will be able to submit your resume for review by employers in advance. Please read and follow the resume submission instructions carefully once you have registered.

Sheraton Dallas Hotel400 N. Olive StDallas, TX 75201

*NOTE* This year's expo has passed. Please check back for more information on our 2016 expo.

New 503 Regulations Training Course (TBD)

THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN THE PAST

Learn about the latest OFCCP new rulings related to disability self-identification requirements from a legal perspective. After legal presentations, you will be able to ask top companies, including AT&T, Pepsico, and Bank of America, about their implementation of these practices.

Other sessions will include presentations from leaders on how to find talent pools from Dallas agencies and see how Fortune 500 companies are benefiting from these sources.

Lex Frieden Awards Luncheon

THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN THE PAST

Please join us and The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities in recognizing outstanding employers who have focused on hiring and inclusion practices of people with disabilities.